Time Travel: Horizon

I seem to be in a temporary trend of retroactive posting! It's all good though because I've found this to be a great learning experience. As a photographer you come to a point where you have so many photos on file that you never used you could probably pave a block! Doing some computer spring-cleaning I came across these images of Kristy Agar which I'd not published. Behind every photo is a story, not just in the poetic sense.

For those who follow my blog you'd recognize these pictures to be an off-shoot of the Kirk Thomas makeup art shoot. While Kirk was prepping the other model Kristy and I got up to the poolside and got into character. Looking closely at the photos you can see Kristy modeling to the very tips of her fingers. It would have been a crime to not let these images out.

Time Travel

Sometimes a trip back in time is healthy. We stumble upon things of sentimental value that can teach us a thing or two. Here's an image from a shoot in late 2009 where I began doing some experimental work. At that time a "ghost-blur" of the subject was really in-vogue and I had to try my hand.

Model: Ethan Gordon
MUA: Sudesh Ramsaran
Styling: Kai Jankovic

Capturing Kendrick Kemp

Just a few weeks ago a colleague of mine asked me if I was interested in shooting a top Bahamian model. I asked the name, did some research and within the hour accepted. Kendrick's body of work was quite impressive and I looked forward to working with a true professional. What seemed like months away quickly became reality when last Friday we met on location for the shoot which entailed two parts: Male beauty portraits, and a Bang Bang T&T print ad campaign styled by Yosiaha Fletcher and directed by Kai Jankovic.

Nothing beats working with a crew of professionals towards a goal. The shoot which could have taken hours was finished in an hour and a half and proved most rewarding for each of us. Special thanks to my assistant Jaysen Francis who braved the hot sun, and stooping to awkward angles to provide fill light at request, and fellow photographer Barry Williams for the gracious loan of his camera. Most people don't understand it, but for a photographer a camera is an extension of ourselves and not something we trust just anyone with so the gesture was greatly appreciated. Photos from the other half will be posted subsequently after the print ad is run.

The Art of Profling

Wow. By now everyone must think I'm particularly biased towards QRC alumni. But who cares? The school rocked and was laden with latent talents. Kadeem and I never spoke in school, but after seeing him at a Fashion Week casting, I was impressed by his facial features and expression of always being bothered. SURE beats people with nothing there and having to build momentum

The weeks after entailed verifying that my "eye"was working well in selecting him as a facial talent, and sorting out "the look" between him and myself. Thing came into shape a day or two before and the day of exectution...it RAINED...but all worked together for good. SPECIAL thanks to Shea Best for the gracious loan of the Nikon D5000 (of which I'm now considering purchasing one of) that turned out fantastic images.

Model: Kadeem Khan
Lighting Assistant: Jaysen Francis
Photography: Cecil Evans

Icarus Imprisoned

DEFINITELY one of my more interesting stories in more ways than one. Fellow photographer Brent Wellington had made a Facebook post about not being a real photo enthusiast unless one trespassed for a shot or had been pursued by the police. I totally concur.

For this shoot I decided to venture to a delapidated structure on my campus grounds and for some of the shots my model was shirtless. Little did I know that from outside he appeared to be nude, and that a call was made to Campus Police about...suspicious activity. Well long story short, policeman came, spoke rubbish and i dispelled him.

I really like this shoot because it's a divergence from my usual squeeky clean beauty stuff. I finally got to try out a grunge effect.

The Eyes have it: Trinidad Look Book

Some weeks ago I was approached by the editor of a new online magazine, Trinidad Lookbook to be part of a collaborated effort to launch their first isssue. I was eager to work with other young professionals in my country and immediately accepted. As with any production...MANY things went awry. One of these was I did not get to use my usual camera but had to borrow (get this) a Canon!

But in the end, all things worked together for good.

Models: Danielle Tardieu Moze, Avionne Mark, Jenique Duval, Stefanie Mohammed, Natalie Gioanetti, Sherrise Spence & Vanna Girod.

MUAs: Arlene Villarule, Blossom Roopnarine & Narvely Labastide.

Hair: Victor Lopez of Feng Fashion Art

Makeup Trends column with Kirk Thomas

So it's been a WHILE since last I've made a post and I thought I should update with my most recent work. Some weeks ago I was greatly pleased to have been contacted by Kirk Thomas, one of Trinidad's leading makeup artists to shoot the images for his weekly newspaper spread in the nation's most noted newspaper, the Trinidad Express.
The whole process of production was very fast paced but highly enjoyable. I experienced a level of professionalism that I treasure each time I do a project, and the results thrilled me from in the field...in post production review...and in print.

(Credits)
MUA: Kirk Thomas
Models: Renitta Achan & Kristy Agar

Nkosi Myers by Cecil Evans

I've known Nkosi some 6 years now, having attended the same college at secondary school and since starting photography I knew there would come a time where I'd call on him for a shoot. His strong features reflect so many traits of the people of Trinidad and Tobago and particularly reminded me of male supermodel David Gandy.

We spoke over the course of two weeks about "the look"...had some setback but for a first time... I have to say he delivered. Special thanks to Derren for assistance.

Keith Allicock: Demerara Gold

In my many hours of internet networking with Caribbean talent I came across Keith, and luckily he was scheduled for a visit to my home island Trinidad for the Carnival holiday.

K.A. "So...when I come am I gonna get a shoot?"
C.E. "Yea...not a problem...but you better work..."

Model + Photographer = Photo shoot. I'm not fond of math, but it was a winning equation. Special thanks to Jabari McQueen for assistance with reflector duty.

Consequent to my shooting Keith, and sharing his images with talent manager Kai Jankovic, he was able to book a shoot with the talented Kevin Acevero. Look out for that spread soon on Island Blog. Talk about your whirlwind vacation!

Go Green

12/02/10
With a free day...why not go on a shoot? Special thanks to Lynessa for the loan of the D40x, Elijah for lighting and Deon for keeping us fed.

Mini-Story: "Go green"

Model: Keon Cabralis
Wardobe: Dexter Jennings
Photography: Cecil Evans

The Power of Three Talents

This was my second shooting using the Nikon D50 and again it brought me results that raised my eyebrows. For this shoot, I worked with model Reese Spence. She'd added me on Facebook, and after perusing her photos to see whether her profile was real (lol)...I was struck by her look and immediately posted my invitation to a test shooting!

I was really eager to work with her and luckily God worked out all the details! Shortly after I got in contact with Rhesa Lessey of RAL designs who sorted out wardrobe, hair and makeup! Shooting with Reese was a bit exploratory at first, but once she got familiar with me, we produced some of my most powerful imagery. Special thanks to Jhivan Pargass for assistance with light.

Makings of a Model: Walter Romany

So, this is my first post for the blog and I thought it would be fitting to start from a point where I've found a renewed love for the art of Photography. This was my first, and very exploratory shoot with DSLR technology, a Nikon D50 to be precise, on loan from the UWI Photography Club.

This particular shoot was with my friend Walter Romany, who hopefully will continue working past this modest debut. A very helter skelter day it was. Stylist absent, theme changed...but it all worked out for good. Special thanks to Mario Francis for the much needed assistance that day.